Republican Gov. Jan Brewer’s veto of Arizona’s SB 1062, which would have protected business owners from discrimination lawsuits if they turned down gay patrons for religious reasons, brought a sigh of relief to a her state and to her party.
Late Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jan Brewer vetoed the controversial Arizona bill that would have allowed small business owners to refuse service to certain customers under a claim of religious freedom. Brewer said, “Senate bill 1062 does not address a specific
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties. Loud
On February 26th, Breitbart News spoke with Republican Timothy Schwartz (Chairman, Dist. 30-Maricopa County) about SB1062, which is currently sitting on Gov. Jan Brewer’s (R) desk waiting for her signature. We discussed the February 25th letter eleven bipartisan law professors
You probably have an opinion about the Arizona legislature’s controversial new bill, SB 1062, awaiting signature or veto by Gov. Jan Brewer. You may have complained that it reinstates “Jim Crow” by allowing businesses to refuse to serve gays. You
On February 25th a group of eleven renowned law professors from around the country sent a letter to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) warning that SB1062–the bill “which amends Arizona’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act” (RFRA)–has been “egregiously misrepresented by many
The NFL is reportedly in talks to move the Pro Bowl to Arizona in 2015 as the state is currently surrounded by controversy over the “religious freedom” bill that Republican Gov. Jan Brewer must sign or veto by Saturday. According
The NFL said it would be closely following the political situation in Arizona surrounding the “religious freedom” bill that would allow businesses to refuse service to gays or lesbians on religious grounds, prompting concerns that the league may consider moving
Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is expected to veto a religious freedom bill that would allow the state’s business owners to refuse service to gays and lesbians based on religious grounds. Brewer has until Saturday to sign or veto Senate
Common Core developed such a bad name in Arizona that Governor Jan Brewer had to change the name of her program to get people to forget it was connected to the policy. Now a Senate panel in Arizona has voted
Openly gay actor George Takei of Star Trek fame slammed pending Arizona legislation which would allow people to refuse service to customers based on religious principles. Takei, known these days for both his acting work and guest stints on The Howard
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A winter storm dumped several inches of wet, heavy snow on parts of the eastern United States on Monday, snarling commutes and Super Bowl fans’ trips home, closing schools and government offices and cutting power. Fat flakes
“We hate traffic! We hate traffic!” yelled outraged rally-goers at a Super Bowl ceremony in New York City today as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took the stage. The once popular governor had to hear boos for a second time
Since 2010, over 50 abortion clinics have closed nationwide due to a wave of abortion safety legislation in the states that has only intensified since the trial of abortionist and convicted murderer Kermit Gosnell earlier in May. According to a
Would FEMA really deny aid to a politically disfavored state? Once upon a time the idea would have been unthinkable, but not now. In Obama’s America, everything is politicized and the Regime picks the winners and losers. Keith Koffler reported
In response to Obama Delivers the Zimmerman Coda: Yes, Obama was sending a signal to his “loyal media bots” to focus their attention on SYG laws, but not because he thinks they will be repealed. As CBS/AP reports, there’s little
A group of pro-life female lawmakers and activists are hastening efforts toward a political showdown with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and her larger group of pro-abortion women politicians. The Washington Examiner reports that the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Arizona’s law that bans abortions after 20 weeks violates other abortion rulings, including Roe v. Wade. A U.S. district judge upheld the law in July 2012, but the ACLU and Center for
U.S. District Judge David Campbell handed both sides a partial victory at the first stage in a case challenging Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s executive order that her state will not issue driver’s licenses to illegal aliens allowed to stay in
By JACQUES BILLEAUDAssociated PressPHOENIXA judge has refused to halt Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s policy denying driver’s licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy. The decision Thursday by U.S. District Judge
CBS 5 – KPHO PHOENIX (CBS5) -The Phoenix Police Department kicked off three weekends of “Groceries for Guns” on Saturday. It’s an opportunity for people to dispose of unwanted firearms and get a little something in return. Police told CBS
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) signed H.B. 2455 into law Sunday, thereby banning the destruction of guns turned in at gun buybacks or otherwise seized by or surrendered to authorities. Brewer’s office said she received, “2,000 letters, emails, and phone
The “Gang of” 8 grand immigration proposal, over 800 pages, is written by members of the same body that has failed to address the problem of meaningful immigration reform for over 30 years. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) stated that he
Sunday on Face the Nation, Arizona governor Jan Brewer was asked how she felt about Senator Marco Rubio working with Democrats like Schumer on a comprehensive immigration reform bill. Brewer responded, “Well, I think its wonderful that everybody’s coming together,
(AP) Giffords, Kelly launch gun control lobbying effortBy BOB CHRISTIE and BRIAN SKOLOFFAssociated PressPHOENIXFormer U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband launched a political action committee aimed at curbing gun violence on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Tucson shooting
